Proposed changes to mining claims | Business Queensland

The Queensland Government is reviewing small-scale mining. ... the use of mining claims for purposes other than mining; other compliance matters. ... Gemfields planning study. The planning study is a blueprint that will look at all aspects of the Gemfields – it will shape the direction for change and growth, while protecting and preserving ...

Strike it rich with these unique outback QLD properties

Mining claim authorities are managed by the Queensland Government. Also listed for sale in the Gemfields is two adjoining mining claims with working shafts and equipment, both with caravans, for $58,000. Another mining claim at Rubyvale, which comes with a two-bedroom dwelling, is listed for $85,000 negotiable.

Queensland's Gemfields inspired an Australian movie, but …

Discussions of the area's history have been brought to the forefront in the past two years, with the Queensland government reviewing small-scale mining. Its latest proposal was to cap claim ...

Gemfields sapphire miners relieved as Queensland

Gemfields sapphire miners relieved as Queensland government halts small-scale mining claim reforms – by Jasmine Hines (Australian Broadcasting Corporation – April 18, 2024) ... When Amber Betteridge moved her family to Queensland's Gemfields to hunt for sapphires, she never imagined she'd become locked in a "David versus …

Sapphires

These are from the Queensland Gemfields and have been cut overseas. Price includes standard postage across Australia, please message for international quote if required. See our other stock at Our sapphires are hand mined by us from our small mining claims in the Queensland Gemfields, the photos have been …

Sapphire Reserve FREE Camping (Sapphire & Rubyvale) The Gemfields QLD

Another quirky attraction unique to The Gemfields is the Thong Tree. Yep, it's a tree covered in pluggers – you can't get more Aussie than that. You won't find this on very many maps as it's hidden in the depths of the Rubyvale Mining Claims, which are also worth taking a look at.

GeoResGlobe

GeoResGlobe provides an online, interactive experience to view Queensland's mining and exploration data to assist in the administration of permits and assessment of mineral potential in Queensland. Users of GeoResGlobe can access over 600 spatial data layers that include themes such as exploration, production and historical resource authorities ...

Rubyvale

It's a bustling hub of the Sapphire Gemfields, with gem cutters, jewellers, fossicking parks and mine tours; and a pub, cafés, general store, service station and accommodation providers. Things to Experience. Fossicking. Fossicking Parks – the simplest option to go on a treasure hunt. Simply buy a bag of wash, get some instructions from ...

Guide to Sapphire Fossicking in Rubyvale, The …

The Mining Claims A typical mining claim in The Gemfields, QLD. While visiting The Gemfields, I highly recommend going for a drive around the local streets including the Mining Claims. You will get to see …

Demand for sapphires in Queensland's Gemfields soars with …

On holidays from Victoria, Cindy Kelly "fell in love" with central Queensland's Gemfields — so she stayed. The region covers almost 900 square kilometres and is one of the largest sapphire ...

Save The Gemfields! Stop 15yr tenure capping for …

The Queensland Government is proposing legislative changes to mining claims that will result in the end of hand mining for sapphires on the Central Queensland Sapphire Gemfields and therefore the demise of …

2 x Mining Claims at Rubyvale Qld

2 x 30x30mtr mining/Gemstone claims for sale near Reward approximately 10km from the centre of Rubyvale. 1 claim is clean with no structures, a few small diggings. 1 claim has a caravan and enclosed structure over the top. Small tool shed. Some solar. Comes with a pile of second hand roofing iron. Some tools included.

Real Estate & Property for sale in The Gemfields, …

6 properties for sale in The Gemfields, QLD. Browse the latest properties for sale in The Gemfields and find your dream home with realestate.au. Menu. Buy Rent Sold Share New homes Find agents …

Mining lease

When you apply for a new mining lease you must notify landholders about the application and provide them with a copy of the: mining lease notice; mining lease application; A guide to landholder compensation for mining claims and mining leases (PDF, 2MB). Your mining lease notice letter will contain more information about these …

Miners Heritage Walk-In Mine | Attraction | The Gemfields

Miners Heritage Walk-In Mine, agri, mining and industry attraction in The Gemfields, Central Highlands. Miners Heritage is Australia's largest underground walk-in sapphire mine tour. Visit the Central Queensland Sapphire Fields and take an informative 40 minute guided mine tour, which is suitable for all ages.After the tour, browse their underground …

Dig Your Own Sapphires! : Sapphire Talk!

Gemfields News. Gemfields sapphire miners relieved as Queensland government halts small-scale mining claim reforms - ABC News April 18, 2024; Lisa Millar digs deep in BACK ROADS Gemfields special - TV Blackbox February 20, 2024; Lisa Millar meets the new-age gem hunters of Queensland's Gemfields - ABC News February 19, 2024

Queensland Gemfields communities in limbo 10 months on from mining

The November 2021 suspension was part of a Queensland Government proposal to remove mining claims from the Mineral Resources Act (1989) to introduce "a more effective" regulatory system for small ...

Top 8 Reasons to See The Gemfields

Bobby Dazzler Sapphire Fossicking and Underground Mine Tours We had been looking forward to searching for sapphires, and the place to do that was at Bobby Dazzler in Rubyvale, which offers a three hour Guided Bootcamp Fossicking Trail. First, we got a fossickers license, a one-month family license that allowed us into any designated …

Mining claim

Mining claims cannot be granted or renewed unless compensation for landholdershas been settled, either through a compensation agreement or Land Court determination. For applications lodged from 25 October 2018, if you are unable to reach agreement, either you or the …

Central Queensland gemfields | Recreation, sport and arts | Queensland …

Five fossicking areas and six designated fossicking lands in the Central Queensland gemfields have been set aside for recreational and tourist fossicking. ... Fossicking is not permitted on the numerous mining leases and claims in these areas without the permission of the holders. Contact us if you have any questions about fossicking. Central ...

Vulnerable Gemfields residents are struggling, 'dying of …

Queensland's Gemfields is known for precious stones, but beneath the promise of striking it rich its vulnerable, ageing population struggles to access fresh, nutritious food, and eats "chips and ...

Gemfields Central Qld Claims & Equipment For Sale

Gentrex 3.5kva inverter generator. Used once on 1 camping trip and second time in the house yard. Very good condition paid $840 new selling for $650. Located Emerald

Government backs Central Highlands Gemfields master plan

The mining claim freeze took effect from November 25 and is flagged in the draft Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan, which was released last week …

Central Queensland gemfields

Central Queensland gemfields ... One mining claim offers visitors buckets of wash and equipment to try their luck for a small fee. Fossicking notes. Wash is extensive throughout most of the area. In the north, the Duffer contains sapphire-bearing wash, which varies from 500mm in depth in the south-east to 2m in the north. It consists of pebbles ...

mining claim in Queensland | Real Estate

LOCATED IN SAPPHIRE TOWNSHIP Sapphire Mining Claim MC70693 and MC70694 located in central Sapphire township close to amenities, Small steel framed shed 6m in length. Claim is for Sapphire, zircon and gold and suits open cut mining. Proven ground ready for new owner, 10 year leases must be sold, call for inspection

Mining Claim application guide

Prescribed mining claims are granted for an area up to 20 hectares and allow the use of machinery for opal, gemstones, corundum, and other precious stones. The size of the …

Discussion paper

Discussion paper - An enhanced regulatory framework for mining claims. This publication has been compiled by Georesources, Department of Resources. State of Queensland, …

Mining and resources maps and spatial data

The Queensland Mining and Exploration Map Collection can be accessed from the GSQ Open Data Portal. It contains the following categories: geochemistry; geology; groundwater; index; industrial rock; mine; mineral occurrence; resource. The collection is currently being populated, beginning with the geoscience collection. Over time the collection ...

Central Queensland gemfields

There are currently a mining lease (ML 7295) and a mining claim (MC 3630) in the Thru-the-Fence area. Describes the Willows fossicking areas west of Emerald, …

GEM AND OPAL MINERS AMBUSHED BY CLAIM MORATORIUM

Small miners working claims on Queensland's opal and sapphire fields have been ambushed by the Palaszczuk Government's latest move to prohibit the granting of new mining claims under a 12 month moratorium. ... "This could start with a public forum at Winton and another on the Gemfields. Mining claims may be a small business, but it is ...